Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 29, 2025
Five Painfully Simple Ways to Play Weird Rakdos
Arnaud continues his Branching Out series by looking at some off-kilter ideas for brewing fun decks in Rakdos (black and red).
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvisation Capstone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Diary of Dreams
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Flashback
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Fire Covenant
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Electrickery
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Blazing Volley
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Village Rites
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Dispute
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Young Pyromancer
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Roaming Throne
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Punk
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Combustion Man
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Sentinels
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Common Crook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Feign Death
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Not Dead After All
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Wail of the Nim
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Fire Magic
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cast into the Fire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Fanatical Offering
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Gut Shot
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Starstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Fork
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Calamity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Smash to Dust
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Star of Extinction
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Scouring Sands
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Boltwave
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Boiling Earth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Acidic Soil
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Into the Fire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Anger of the Gods
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Repercussion
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Artist's Talent
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Greed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
High Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Blazemire Verge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mount Doom
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy